Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Red Deer, AB

I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. In trying to best understand the child or adolescent, I like to understand who they are within the context of the environment in which they live and the strength of their closest relationships. My practice is informed using attachment and developmental theory, and my goal is to offer support and guidance to those trying to navigate through the dynamics of childhood and adolescence. Additionally, I offer parent consultation to provide parents insight into their child's development and encourage attachment focused parenting practices.

I have 10+ years working with pre-teens and teens (9-18) experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult clients with similar concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting; my practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.

To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you might be in a constant state of anxiety and discomfort. It can be frustrating and confusing when life looks good on the outside but doesn’t feel as good on the inside. You might find that you spiral into overwhelming worry and fear of losing control. You might have anxiety about having anxiety. You might feel stuck, and held back in life. I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout.

Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.

Thank you for viewing my profile. I feel privileged to work with people who are willing to reveal who they really are in order to help themselves grow and change. It is through the process of self-discovery, reflection, and willingness to make changes that we are able to come closer to being our authentic selves. Gaining insight into your situation, learning about yourself and the issue you are facing, and developing new ways of coping with life's challenges are part of that process.

Are you experiencing distressing memories, images, thoughts, and perceptions of your traumatic experience? Maybe you are encountering nightmares and flashbacks and reliving the events as if they were still happening increasing irritability, difficulty sleeping, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and detachment from those around you. Your experience may have triggered your inner alarm system keeping you in a place where you think you can’t escape your feelings and feel out of control.

People have different needs in counselling - some want to be heard and make sense of their experiences, while others want to learn new skills to navigate individual or relationship problems. I work with people who want to improve their mental health or relationships. You might meet with me to process difficult experiences, cope with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, or change something about your behaviour. You might have been asked to attend counselling by someone else, like a loved one or court. In this case, I will work to clarify what you want to improve and we can focus on this.

We are accepting new clients. Not feeling like yourself? You're in the right place. Life can be hard. But with the right support, tools & guidance, it gets easier. You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Our clients receive the highest quality counselling support from expert Psychologists to help them achieve their therapy goals. Online counselling can help you achieve the change you're looking for too. Compassionate client-centered care, tailored to your specific needs, ensures that you'll receive the best support to help you find peace & improve your quality of life. Our clients are transforming their lives, & so can you.

Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.

Hair pulling and skin picking can be very challenging to manage independently - they are highly complex behaviours. Often these Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) result in shame and guilt. They can be isolating and worrisome. You may feel alone, but you are not. I specialize in treating BFRBs. I also regularly work with clients who have anxiety, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), impulsivity, and individuals who lack confidence (work, studies, relationships). As a Clinical Psychologist (22 years), my approach will help you to experience positive change in the short-term, and learn how to sustain this change in the long-term.

What is your purpose? Do you feel as if there is no point to this rat race of a life we find ourselves in? What does a meaningful life even look like? As your Psychologist, I am here to support and guide you through any challenges you may be facing in your personal or professional life, that are stopping you from living your best life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationships. I am here to help you achieve positive transformation and personal growth. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals, with the aim of empowering you to make choices that lead to a more fulfilling & meaningful life.

Experienced working with young adults, Indigenous people, farmers. Emotions communicate messages and add to the richness of life, but they can also feel like too much, we might try to push them down or ignore them, or we might let them control us. If you're looking to more effectively respond, manage, and use your emotions, then I want to work with you, whether in a coaching or counselling capacity. Some of the goals of our work together might be increasing your emotional regulation, enhancing emotional intelligence, improving your understanding of self, building coping skills, or simply having a space where you can let it all out.

I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.

As a therapist, one of my passions is working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, relationship issues, and suicidal ideation. Many people feel that they are alone in their struggles. I believe my role as your therapist is to remind you that you are not alone, normalize how you feel, and provide helpful tools along the way. My approach is solution focused, goal-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed. However, my main focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship that will help you feel safe, heard, and understood.

I am a Registered Psychologist who has experience in both inpatient, and outpatient community settings providing individual, couples, family and group services to diverse populations and age ranges. I have extensive training in a number of therapy modalities however, I use an integrative structured approach to counselling mainly incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also able to complete psycho-educational assessment, social-emotional diagnostic assessments, as well as cognitive and memory assessments.

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion, often meeting other people’s needs, but having little left over for yourself? If you've gone through life without much emotional support, you've probably found ways to get your needs met that involve taking care of other people. You might feel guilty just thinking about doing something for yourself, or believe that if you stop to take care of you, everything else will fall apart. If this sounds familiar, I'd love to hear from you. In my practice, I help people connect with their underlying needs, shift old patterns and build a more supported life.

Currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counselling. Therapy can be beneficial for anyone who is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship problems. I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive space to feel heard, understood, and empowered.

In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, ADHD, and trauma. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services (i.e. ADHD, PTSD, etc.). Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers, caregivers, and empaths and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or simply want to feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.